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Crawl Space Cleanout: We Handle the Tight Spots

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What crawl space clean out involves

A crawl space cleanout costs anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to well over a thousand, depending on how much is down there, how cramped the access is, and what shape the stuff is in. The honest answer is that nobody can quote you a real number without seeing it first, which is exactly why we do free on-site estimates. What we can tell you is that our crew has been doing this for about 15 years, we're licensed in Minnesota (MN #3772090-2), and we've got 1,987 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars to back that up. Call (612) 444-5865 and we'll get a Genius out to take a look.

The process is pretty simple. We crawl in, we haul it out, and we sort it on the way to the truck. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. What can't be donated gets disposed of responsibly. You don't have to touch a thing. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius for an accurate estimate.

What We Find

The Stuff That Ends Up Down There

Sixteen years in, we've pulled just about everything out of a crawl space.

You'd be surprised what accumulates under a house. The number one item we pull out of crawl spaces? Old Christmas trees. Homeowners retire the artificial tree, shove the old one down the hatch, and forget about it. We've pulled five artificial Christmas trees out of a single home in one visit. Beyond holiday decor, we regularly haul out old insulation scraps, holiday boxes, paint cans, lumber, broken furniture pieces, and the occasional mystery appliance that someone decided the crawl space was a good storage solution for. None of it is weird to us. We've seen it all. You sit back and relax while the Geniuses do the heavy lifting, literally.

An old cream-colored refrigerator awaiting removal sits on a residential driveway next to a house.

How It Works

Our Crawl Space Cleanout Process

01
Free On-Site Quote
We come out, take a look at the access point and what's down there, and give you a no-obligation price on the spot. No guessing, no surprises once the job starts.
02
We Crawl In, You Don't Have To
Our crew handles the tight spaces, the dust, and the hauling. Everything gets pulled out, sorted, and loaded onto the truck. You don't move a single item.
03
Donate, Recycle, Dispose
We sort on the way out. Usable items go to local charity partners. Recyclables get processed responsibly. What's left gets disposed of properly, never just dumped.

What We Accept

What We Haul Out of Crawl Spaces

Old Furniture Pieces

Chairs, shelves, disassembled bed frames. If someone shoved it down there, we'll get it back out.

Holiday Decorations

Boxes of ornaments, artificial trees, wreaths, and the like. This is genuinely the most common thing we find.

Lumber and Debris

Leftover construction scraps, old framing pieces, drywall fragments. We also handle construction debris disposal from renovation work.

Appliances and Electronics

Old dehumidifiers, small appliances, electronics. Anything that can be recycled gets handled through our certified recycling process.

General Household Junk

Boxes of old files, broken tools, random storage that never got a second look. If it came out of the house originally, we can haul it out of the crawl space now.

Insulation and Vapor Barrier Scraps

Old torn-up insulation batting, leftover vapor barrier material, and similar debris from prior work under the house.

What Drives the Cost

How Crawl Space Cleanout Pricing Works

There's no flat rate for crawl space cleanouts because no two are the same. A tight hatch with five feet of clearance and fifty boxes takes a lot longer than a full-height basement crawl with easy access. The main factors that move the price: volume of material, how far the crew has to drag each item to reach the exit point, whether there's any hazardous material like old paint or chemicals (which we don't haul), and how long the job takes overall. Most cleanouts in the Twin Cities metro fall somewhere between a few hundred and a few thousand dollars. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius for an accurate estimate. We also handle storage unit cleanouts and trash removal and disposal if you've got more than just the crawl space to deal with.

Junk removal service in progress showing a vehicle bed filled with white insulation material and debris being cleared out.

Quick Facts

What to Know Before You Call

We come to you

On-site estimates only. We don't quote crawl space jobs over the phone because the access point and the volume of material change the price significantly.

We're licensed and insured

MN License #3772090-2. Our crews hold MSW Hauling, Waste Management Safety, and Recycling Management certifications. You're covered.

We sort as we go

We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. We work with local Twin Cities charity partners for usable items.

Same-week scheduling available

We run seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Most jobs can be booked within a few days. Call (612) 444-5865 to get on the schedule.

Why It Matters

Don't Leave That Stuff Down There

A cluttered crawl space isn't just an eyesore. Organic material stored under a house, cardboard boxes, old textiles, wood scraps, creates a moisture trap that can accelerate mold growth and attract pests. If you're seeing any signs of black mold or moisture damage, clear the space first and then get a proper inspection. We haul the junk out. We don't do mold remediation or vapor barrier installation, if you need that work done, get a specialist in after we've cleared the space. What we will tell you is that a clean crawl space is a lot easier to inspect, treat, and maintain than one packed with decades of forgotten storage. We also help with wood haul away if there's lumber or framing debris in the mix. Read more about the benefits of professional junk removal vs DIY if you're still on the fence.

Curbside junk removal service transforming a cluttered residential driveway into a clean, clear space.

What Customers Say

From the People We've Worked With

Dusty Kemmis

Fast and very good communication. Cleaned out some debris I have been looking at for months. Well worth the price for getting it gone quickly. Saved me a day of doing it myself. Thank you!

Diane Hansmeier

I had a few places come do estimates, and Junk Genius was definitely the most reasonable. They were also able to switch our day/time when we had something coming up. Big shout out to Lester and Isaiah! They were friendly, respectful of the space, and incredibly efficient!

Shannon Stordahl

Owen and Curtis were so helpful in figuring out how to address my unwanted items! They had great ideas to make it for my budget. Very kind, professional, and explained everything. Great experience.

Common Questions

Crawl Space Cleanout FAQs

How much does it cost to clean out a crawl space?

It ranges widely, from a few hundred dollars for a lightly cluttered space with easy access, up to $1,500 or more for a packed crawl with a tight hatch and a long drag to the exit. Volume, access difficulty, and job time are the three biggest cost drivers. We do free on-site quotes so you know exactly what you're looking at before anyone lifts a finger. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius for an accurate estimate.

How can I clean my crawl space myself?

You can, if the access is good and you're comfortable working in a tight, dusty, low-clearance space. You'll need a respirator, knee pads, a good headlamp, and something to drag materials out with. The real problem is disposal. Most municipal pickup won't handle bulk debris, and making trips to the dump takes most of a day. For most homeowners, the time and hassle math works out in favor of just calling us.

How do you remove sewage or water damage debris from a crawl space?

We haul out the junk and debris, but sewage cleanup and water damage remediation are specialized work that requires licensed contractors. If there's been a sewage backup or standing water issue, get that treated and dried out first by a restoration company, then call us to clear the remaining debris and storage items once the space is safe to enter.

How can you quickly remove water from a crawl space?

Water extraction isn't our scope. That's a job for a water damage restoration crew with pumps and drying equipment. What we can do is come in after the water is gone and haul out everything that got ruined: saturated insulation batting, waterlogged boxes, rotted wood scraps, and whatever else got wrecked. Call us once the space is dry and we'll clear it out fast.

Do you haul out old vapor barrier or insulation from crawl spaces?

Old torn-up vapor barrier plastic and insulation scraps, yes, we haul those regularly. What we don't take is anything containing asbestos, lead, or other regulated hazardous materials. If your home was built before 1980 and you're not sure about the insulation, get it tested before anyone goes in and starts pulling it out. We'll be honest with you on-site if something looks questionable.

What's the most common thing you find in crawl spaces?

Artificial Christmas trees, by a significant margin. Homeowners upgrade to a new tree and shove the old one down the hatch figuring they'll deal with it later. We've pulled five of them out of one house in a single job. After that, it's boxes of holiday decor, old lumber, broken furniture pieces, and the occasional appliance someone couldn't figure out how to get rid of.

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